Trader • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline and experience in trading US Treasuries, ideally in options or related derivatives. Your proven ability to manage risk and interpret macro drivers in the rates markets sets you apart. You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to build relationships with institutional counterparties, which is desirable but not essential. Proficiency in Python is a plus, as is familiarity with electronic trading systems such as MTS, Eurex, and Bloomberg.

What you'll do

As a US Treasuries Trader at Optiver, you will take a leading role in trading and risk-managing US Treasuries across multiple venues. You’ll drive macro trading strategies by taking positions and analyzing macroeconomic data, policy shifts, and cross-asset flows to uncover and capitalize on short- and medium-term market opportunities. You will trade and manage risk across US Treasuries and related instruments, leveraging Optiver’s proprietary pricing models and infrastructure. You will quote and execute orders for institutional counterparties while ensuring tight, competitive pricing and efficient hedging. Collaborating closely with quantitative researchers, developers, and other traders, you will continuously refine pricing models, execution algorithms, and trading strategies. Monitoring macroeconomic data releases, policy developments, and cross-asset flows will be crucial for identifying and acting on trading opportunities. Additionally, you will build and maintain relationships with market participants to deepen Optiver’s presence in the US treasury ecosystem and contribute to the strategic development of new trading products and markets in the US Treasury space.

What we offer

Optiver provides a dynamic and exciting trading floor environment in Amsterdam, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is at the core of our values, and we offer relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.